Isle of Wight Heritage

With its illuminated glass dance floor, smart dress code and late-night atmosphere, Julisa's was once a memorable Ventnor nightspot.

Newport’s first newly-built school for more than 50 years began welcoming children at Nine Acres on 30th June 1951 - 75 years ago today.

At a time when Art Deco design was sweeping Britain, a pottery in Gunville was producing striking ceramics still sought after by collectors today.

A devastating gun explosion at Fort Redoubt on 25th June 1901 - 125 years ago today - killed 4 Royal Artillery soldiers during a live firing exercise above Freshwater Bay.

With 8,000 members and packed dance floors every weekend, the 69 Club became one of the biggest nightlife success stories the Isle of Wight has ever seen.

Newport’s first ice factory opened on 19th June 1926, transforming how the Isle of Wight kept food fresh before the age of refrigerators.

Built for the age of steamers, railways and royal patronage, Bembridge’s Royal Spithead Hotel once stood among the Isle of Wight’s smartest seaside destinations.

A 15-year-old Isle of Wight girl became the youngest person to receive Lloyd’s medal for bravery and endurance on 11th June 1926 - 100 years ago today.

After an exhausting overnight count in Newport, Conservative Andrew Turner won the Isle of Wight constituency 25 years ago today.

Whether it was Newport, Ryde, Cowes, Shanklin or Sandown, generations of Islanders grew up with their local 'Woolies'.